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Differences in Nutrient Intake and Biochemical Nutrient Status Between Sarcopenic and Nonsarcopenic Older Adults-Results From the Maastricht Sarcopenia Study

Title: Differences in Nutrient Intake and Biochemical Nutrient Status Between Sarcopenic and Nonsarcopenic Older Adults-Results From the Maastricht Sarcopenia Study

Authors: ter Borg S, de Groot LCPGM, Mijnarends DM, de Vries JHM, Verlaan S, Meijboom S, Luiking YC, Schols JMGA
Published: 2016
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Journal of the American Medical Directors Association

This study aimed to identify potential nutritional gaps in the sarcopenic population. It compared nutrient intake and biochemical nutrient levels between sarcopenic and nonsarcopenic older adults and found differences between the groups. Consuming dietary supplements led to more similar levels for some nutrients.

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Citation: ter Borg S, de Groot LCPGM, Mijnarends DM, de Vries JHM, Verlaan S, Meijboom S, Luiking YC, Schols JMGA. Differences in Nutrient Intake and Biochemical Nutrient Status Between Sarcopenic and Nonsarcopenic Older Adults—Results From the Maastricht Sarcopenia Study, Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. 2016 May;17(5):393-401